Wisconsin Ag Connection - UW-Extension Feeder Day Clinics Scheduled

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UW-Extension Feeder Day Clinics Scheduled
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 02/09/2010

The University of Wisconsin-Extension will be conducting the annual Cattle Feeders workshops at the Fond du Lac Extension office on February 16 at 6:00 p.m. The program provides information regarding finishing and backgrounding cattle, which applies to both beef and Holstein feeders.

Speakers and topics include: Dr. Amy Radunz, UW-Extension beef cattle specialist, will present information on feeding strategies for finishing cattle which can influence economics and efficiency. She will also present information regarding mycotoxins and other considerations concerning this year's feedstuffs in Wisconsin.

Bill Halfman, UW-Extension agriculture agent in Monroe County will present on backgrounding of feeder cattle when the grass isn't green.

Adam Hady, UW-Extension agriculture agent in Richland County will address successful methods for efficient and safe composting of mortalities. The workshop also includes a presentation about proper handling of vaccines and pharmaceuticals which can impact their effectiveness, as prepared by Dr. Sandy Stuttgen, veterinarian and Taylor County UW-Extension agriculture agent and presented by the local county extension host.

The workshops should last approximately three hours including time of the meal. The meal begins at 6:00 p.m. with the meeting to begin at 6:30 p.m.

For more information on how to register, call 920-929-3171.